He then sought to share that enlightenment with the world, founding several charitable organizations, including the Hanuman Foundation (which introduced prison inmates to spirituality), the Seva Foundation (which works to prevent blindness and helps community groups in developing countries), and the Love...
Ryan declared a moratorium on executions in 2003 and cleared death row by commuting the death sentences of more than 150 inmates to life in prison. Illinois, led by Gov. Pat Quinn, abolished the death penalty in 2011. Hugo Sonnenschein: Former University Of Chicago President Hugo Sonnenschein ...
Two federal judges have rejected the State of California’s attempts to escape accountability for its botched transfer of 122 inmates into San Quentin State Prison,… Read More Mario Gonzalez Died of Restraint Asphyxia, Says Second Autopsy Today, civil rights law firm Haddad & Sherwin LLP release...
Gaylord Perry (September 15, 1938-December 1, 2022) was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in two leagues – first with the Cleveland Indians in 1972 (notching a 24-16 record); and then, after having just turned 40, with the San Diego Padres in 1978 (21-6). It was his ...
who were also heavily involved in activism against the Vietnam War. Their partnership led to the John Sinclair Freedom Rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1971 – a call for the release of the poet John Sinclair after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for giving two joins to an underco...